OUR STAFF BIOS...CHOOSE THE PERFECT SERVICE PROVIDER FOR YOUR NEEDS
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Mary
SALON OWNER - MASTER STYLIST
Specialty: Every hair type from thick course frizzy hair to fine lifeless hair.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Owner and stylist, Mary has been designing hair for over 25 years and is a specialist in all aspects of Hair Colour and Hair Design. With a wealth of knowledge and experience she has developed a team of talented stylists to assist her in delivering the best in artist hair design. A passion for hair design, and a desire to deliver an exceptional salon experience has contributed to Mary’s continuing success. She trained in Toronto, and has always been a local resident of the Kingsway Area. Mary and her Salon Allure Spa team participates and supports several community fundraisers. Her animated personality and passion for creativity and style make her extremely unique, and clients just can't wait to return for their next visit.
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Joseph
MASTER STYLIST
Specialty: Foil highlights/colour, Precision Cutting, Tailored Men’s cuts, Colour Melt, Balayage & Colour Correction.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Joe developed his passion for hair styling at an early age, and was a pioneer in his field, being one of the first Hair Stylists in Toronto to specialize in foil highlights. Joe has multiple years experience working in various salons, including Yorkville, Sherway Gardens and Yonge & Eglinton. He has now been in the Kingsway area for more than 14 years. Joe’s talent is his ability to listen to his clients, and make their vision for their hair a reality. His skills are well rounded – he is equally adept as a colour technician as he is at precision cutting, and keeping up with the latest styles and trends. His long and dedicated client base are a testament to his technical ability and down to earth personality.
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Minoo (Mina)
SENIOR STYLIST
Specialty: Long Hair, Layered Cuts, Textured Cutting, Precision Cutting, Foil highlights/colour, Special Occasion Hair, Updos.
Schedule: Friday, Saturday
Mina brings over 30 years of hair design experience to Salon Allure and is renowned as a master hairstylist among the new breed of hairstylists. Her creative ideas translate into bold and beautiful concepts which guide you to hairstyling paramount. Her creativity along with innovation and unique techniques she has mastered over the years, make her a well sought-after stylist and hair designer. Believing that each individuals idea of beauty is an intimate matte, Mina's specialized cut and colouring techniques will enhance the client's natural beauty while maintaining harmony. She thrives on the creativity of transforming her client’s ideas into cuts & colours that mesh perfectly with their lifestyle and unique look whether classic or trendy!
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Carm
SALON SYLIST
Specialty: Men's Cuts, Long Hair, Layered Cuts
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Newest addition to Salon Allure Team. A well presented, hard working hairstylist with a pleasant personality and a passion for hairdressing. Carm has been in the industry for over 20 years. Trained and licensed in Toronto. A versatile stylist that can cut and style both men and women. Carm is always looking to learn new skills and techniques to keep up with the latest trends. Her charismatic and "full of life" attitude along with her creative techniques will be sure to have you hooked for a return visit.
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Lina
SALON STYLIST
Schedule: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
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Sharon
NEW TALENT
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Renata
SENIOR COLOUR TECHNICIAN
Specialty: Ombre, Balayage & Colour Correction, ANYTHING COLOUR RELATED, Hair Extensions, Blowouts and Styling.
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Having been in the industry for 15 years, you will feel at ease knowing that Renata`s love and devotion to the hair industry, keeps her updated on the latest trends and techniques. Renata`s first passion is colour and has spent her professional career specializing in chemical services but is always excited and eager to advance and expand her knowledge further. Renata works with a creative artistic vision and a fine eye for detail. She looks forward to working thoroughly and feels strongly about collaborating with each and every client through in-depth consultations to develop original and individualized styles to meet their needs, wants and lifestyles. With her energetic, charismatic and warm personality, Renata drives herself to exceed expectations. She is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that her client’s personal happiness is met, understanding that each client’s needs and desires vary widely. Whether it is with a colour, highlights or a blow dry, Renata aims to make each visit a thoughtful, relaxing and special experience.
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Alexandra
SENIOR COLOUR TECHNICIAN
Specialty: Anything Colour Related, Colour Corrections, Balayage, Ombre, Highlights, Blonding and bleaching, as well as Blowouts and Special event Styling.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Alexandra has spent the last five years mastering and expanding her expertise as a color technician, specializing in all blonding services, including balayages, highlights, baby lights, on-scalp bleaching, and color corrections. She takes pride in delivering personalized services tailored to each client’s unique desires, carefully listening to and understanding their needs. Alexandra is also deeply passionate about hair styling, from blowouts and flat iron or curling iron styles to classic pin-up curls and roller sets. You can be confident that she will provide the perfect experience for you.
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Maria
SPA OWNER- ESTHETICIAN
Makeup Artist, Microblading Technician
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Maria has owned and run the Spa for 20 years now. Maria has been a licensed Esthetician Makeup Artist for over 25 years, as well as a certified Microblading Technician and continues to further her knowledge in the field by continually attending trainings to expand her expertise. She has worked in some of the top spas in ontario, learning all the "tricks of the trade", deciding to venture off and utilize all this training and knowledge by opening her own more intimate spa. Maria is very business savvy and has contributed largely to its continued success due to her excellence in standards for customer service. Maria has a warm, friendly, bubbly personality and her clients become very loyal to her once they have had their first treatment. Her goal is to ensure that each and every client leaves Salon Allure Spa feeling welcomed, pampered, and rejuvenated.
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Sandra
ESTHETICIAN
Certified in Aroma Therapy and Hot Stone Massage
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sandra has been working with the Salon Allure team for four years. With multiple years of experience within salon and spa, she can tell you that you are in excellent hands with any service you may choose with stylist or esthetician. Sandra's educational history spans from Toronto to Los Angeles. Throughout her career, continuing education has always been important; attending annual trade shows ,seminars and classes. A working relationship with world renowned Martin Parsons and being employed and trained by the Elizabeth Arden Salon at the onset of her career was instrumental in forming Sandra's professional approach to taking care of her clientele's needs. The Arden Salon did not have longevity and with every change of hands came new opportunities to learn and grow. Sandra has been called "the waxing Queen" but loves the opportunity to provide the most luxuriant facial, the most relaxing massages and the best hot stone massage you'll ever have! The spray tans are worth a comeback too! Well....maybe all of the services she does are!
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Alina
REGISTERED NURSE / COSMETIC INJECTOR
BScN, BA
Schedule: Tuesday Evenings Monthly
Alina is a Registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in nursing with honours currently practicing as an experienced cosmetic nurse injector, and clinical teacher to novice future nurse injectors. Alina specializes in advanced neuromodulators, dermal fillers, platelet-rich,plasma (PRP), IV vitamin drip, and sclerotherapy. She has worked alongside with reputable plastic surgeon as well renowned oral surgeons performing IV Sedation. She offers Botox, and filler treatments onsite as spa services. Please contact us to book your FREE consultation today.